seed pearl
noun
1
: a very small and often irregular pearl
2
: minute pearls imbedded in some binding material
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The pieces are made from enamel, 18-karat gold, seed pearls, and tiny diamonds to catch the light.
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Samantha Conti, WWD, 25 June 2024
Rubies, sapphires, emeralds and seed pearls are peppered through the design.
—Megan Specia, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2024
From demure seed pearl strings to decadent opera necklaces accented with gemstones, versatility is precisely what cements the best pearl necklaces as timeless staples, according to MATEO founder and designer Matthew Harris.
—Jennifer Jenkins, harpersbazaar.com, 19 Apr. 2023
Designed by Reville of London, it was covered with sheer silk fabric and featured crystal beading in the design of a rose trellis, seed pearls, and Honiton lace edging.
—Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2023
The gown, which was made of Duchesse satin from Scotland and silk, turned out to be exquisite, with a 15-foot silk tulle train that attached at the shoulders and a bodice encrusted with 10,000 seed pearl and diamanté crystals which formed flowers, roses, jasmine blossoms and ears of wheat.
—Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2022
The silver buckle was studded with silver seed pearl detailing that matched her dress.
—Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2022
When skewing timeless, consider layering a few pendants with a sleek snake chain or seed pearl strand.
—Laura Lajines, Glamour, 20 Aug. 2021
Among the heirlooms: an enamel and diamond cross with an onyx heart with the name of Victoria’s daughter Alice (who died in 1878 at age 35) under a coronet, and another onyx and seed pearl button holding a miniature portrait of the princess.
—Jill Newman, Town & Country, 13 Mar. 2021
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Samantha Conti, WWD, 25 June 2024
Rubies, sapphires, emeralds and seed pearls are peppered through the design.
—Megan Specia, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2024
From demure seed pearl strings to decadent opera necklaces accented with gemstones, versatility is precisely what cements the best pearl necklaces as timeless staples, according to MATEO founder and designer Matthew Harris.
—Jennifer Jenkins, harpersbazaar.com, 19 Apr. 2023
Designed by Reville of London, it was covered with sheer silk fabric and featured crystal beading in the design of a rose trellis, seed pearls, and Honiton lace edging.
—Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2023
The gown, which was made of Duchesse satin from Scotland and silk, turned out to be exquisite, with a 15-foot silk tulle train that attached at the shoulders and a bodice encrusted with 10,000 seed pearl and diamanté crystals which formed flowers, roses, jasmine blossoms and ears of wheat.
—Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2022
The silver buckle was studded with silver seed pearl detailing that matched her dress.
—Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2022
When skewing timeless, consider layering a few pendants with a sleek snake chain or seed pearl strand.
—Laura Lajines, Glamour, 20 Aug. 2021
Among the heirlooms: an enamel and diamond cross with an onyx heart with the name of Victoria’s daughter Alice (who died in 1878 at age 35) under a coronet, and another onyx and seed pearl button holding a miniature portrait of the princess.
—Jill Newman, Town & Country, 13 Mar. 2021
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“Seed pearl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seed%20pearl. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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